TRANSFORMATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE➤ CREATING AGILE, WORLD-CLASS IT ORGANIZATIONS ENABLING BUSINESS GROWTH According to Forbes “Technology is at the core of every business process and the primary driver of competitive advantage,” however, very few companies bring in a CIO or senior IT leader until there is a dire need. This is where I excel. I empower businesses to create value out of IT, build the systems, infrastructure, and professional teams needed to progress to the next level, minimize costs, and drive agility to differentiate your business.➤ WHAT DIFFERENTIATES ME AS A TECHNOLOGY LEADER? The experience to have seen almost every technical and organizational obstacle a growing firm can encounter and, yet, an insatiable entrepreneurial drive to tackle each new challenge. I bring a unique mix of experience spanning start-ups to larger businesses, both domestic and international, across multiple industries.I have been instrumental in the growth and exits of well-known technology-based companies in e-commerce, peer-to-peer file sharing, collaborative SaaS solutions for education, and publishing, including Dotdash Meredith, Shopping.com, Vibe/Spin Ventures, Wimba, Inc. (now Blackboard), Borderfree, and LimeWire. ➤ A COLLABORATIVE BUSINESS PARTNER As a previous business owner, I am trusted by CEOs to create or turn around IT organizations to achieve operational success and scale for growth. Leveraging extensive international and remote management experience, I optimize IT strategy, operations, architecture, infrastructure, applications, and organizational performance, all while managing costs effectively.➤ AREAS OF EXPERTISE IT Operations & Support • AI • Cyber Security • IT Service Management & Delivery • SaaS/Cloud Computing • Strategic IT Planning • Infrastructure Design • Agile Project Management • DevSecOps • Global Team Leadership • SaaS Ops • IT Support • Start-Ups • Vendor Management • Virtualization • Training & Development • Networking • Global Expansion • Data Centers • Buildouts/Facilities • Budgeting • WIFI • Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity • IT Organizational Design • Physical Security/Access Control • AV
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